Shelter Me: Getyourpet.com

Getyourpet.com is like online dating for animals. Matching people looking to adopt with those looking for a new home for their pet.

"Entering a shelter for an animal can be extremely stressful. They are exposed to the risk of getting sick, and the worst of all they are exposed to the possibility of being euthanized," says Co-founder Angela Marcus.

Angela Marcus helped found the program in our region last summer. Already it has spread nationwide.

They are celebrating 500 home-to-home adoptions so far this year.

"It's a great way to learn all about the pet you could be bringing into your home," says Marcus.

Snoopy is a pointer mix with lots of energy, and she has started obedience training.

"She is ready to go into a home where someone can continue that training, and teach her more tricks," Marcus says.